M6 reopens after collision caused rush-hour delays at M55 junction
Traffic has returned to normal after the reopening of a key stretch of the M6 following an earlier collision.
Police confirmed at 7.17pm that the M6 southbound has fully reopened after being closed earlier due to a road traffic collision affecting the slip road onto the M55 westbound.
The closure had led to heavy congestion at the Broughton Interchange (junction 32), with knock-on delays also reported on the M6 northbound between junctions 31 and 32.
Traffic monitoring service The AA reported very slow-moving traffic on the M55 westbound towards Fulwood, with average speeds dropping to around 30mph on parts of the M6.
The incident affected motorists travelling in both directions on the M6, particularly those attempting to access the M55, with drivers advised earlier in the evening to seek alternative routes and allow extra time for journeys.
In an update issued later in the evening, Lancashire Police said: “We let you know earlier that the M6 southbound had closed due to a road traffic collision.
“We can now let you know that the road is open for you to travel. Thank you again for your patience and drive safely on your onward journeys.”
Police have not confirmed whether anyone was injured in the collision.
Motorists are advised that traffic is now flowing normally, though drivers are urged to continue to take care on the roads.